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Most important happenings in and around McLean in 2013 and 2014.
Sally Horn, president, McLean Citizens Association: *Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved interim parking at the McLean Metro stop. A priority for MCA, the interim lot (which will provide surface parking for up to 10 years) promises to enable more McLean residents, especially those who do not have access to bus service or safe pedestrian pathways to Metro, to use Metro and help to remove cars from our roadways.
To Be! In McLean
January Is Shakespeare Month at The Alden.
Never "Too Much of a Good Thing," The Alden in McLean has declared January 2014 "Shakespeare Month" and has pulled together a month-long celebration of the Bard which will include films, a discussion with local experts and two performances by the acclaimed American Shakespeare Center on Tour. Prices vary and some events are free. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside the McLean Community Center.
Dr. James Edward ‘Jay’ Manning, III, 78, Dies
Northern Virginia mourns the loss of a leader in education, former Langley High principal.
Northern Virginia has lost a towering presence in the community – an athlete, distinguished educator, and champion of every student.
John Foust Announces Campaign to Represent Residents of 10th Congressional District
Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) announced the start of his campaign to represent the residents of Virginia’s tenth congressional district issuing the following press release:
Lady Statesmen Gymnasts Win Third Place in Season Opener
The George C. Marshall Lady Statesmen Gymnastics team kicked off their 2013-14 season with a third place finish in a six-team contest at Washington & Lee High School in Arlington.
Weichert, Realtors’ Recognizes the McLean/Dolley Madison Office, Top Associate
Bruce L. Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the McLean/Dolley Madison office was recognized for outstanding performance in October.
Madeira Students Invited to People of Color Conference
The Madeira School has 15 community members scheduled to attend the annual National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in Washington, D.C. from Dec. 5-7.
Cantata for Community
Brian E. Wilhour composes the Christmas Cantata, which he will conduct on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McLean.
"In high school I was convinced I didn’t want to be a musician at all. That was the last thing I wanted." That’s Immanuel Church Music Director Brian E. Wilhour, reflecting on his 15 years at Immanuel, and having written 15 major choral and orchestral works.
Mclean Boys Victorious in Herndon U-10 Soccer Tournament
McLean Youth Soccer’s U-10 Boys Allstar Team emerged victorious in the Herndon Youth Soccer’s Allstar Tournament held at Baron Cameron Park among seventeen regional teams on Nov. 16-17.
A Time to Share
McLean’s community service group meets needs during the busiest time of year, and year round.
This time of year it is not uncommon to worry about meals, entertaining visiting relatives, or finding the time to shop and decorate. But for some members of the community, the worries are more basic.
HBC Community Charity Champions Help McLean Youth Lacrosse
The dinner at Pulcinella the Italian Host in support of McLean Youth Lacrosse raised $1,645 for area youth lacrosse players.
Ten Year Old Creates Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand
LaunchPad encourages entrepreneurial spirit
Inspirations for big, booming businesses can come from anywhere, just as the entrepreneurial spirit can grow in all types of people.
Brooksfield School Celebrates 25 Years
School brings Montessori education with emphasis on ‘mindfulness.’
More than 25 years ago, Mary Anne Duffus was almost at the end of her rope. She was chasing her dream of opening her own Montessori school, but after searching at multiple local churches for space, she couldn’t find one that would work.
McLean Homes Tour to Cover Four Centuries
The McLean Woman’s Club Holiday Homes Tour on Thursday, Dec. 5 , from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature four houses each representing a separate century.
McLean’s WinterFest 2013 Scheduled for Dec. 1
WinterFest 2013 - McLean’s holiday parade – will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1. To register online to be an entry in the parade, go to the WinterFest website at www.mcleanwinterfest.org.